A 21st-century reinvention of the electric grid is crucial for solving the climate change crisis
Renewable energy is expanding at a record pace, but still not fast enough. Here are the key areas to watch for progress in bringing more wind and solar into the power grid in 2022.
Jan. 12, 2022 • ~10 min
Technology has made buildings less climate-friendly: but we can look back in time for solutions
Lessons from ancient architecture can help us design buildings that provide comfort and convenience without costing the earth.
Jan. 11, 2022 • ~8 min
Africa faces an uphill battle against western emissions to combat climate change
The African continent stands to lose the most from climate change - here’s what local governments can do to protect it.
Jan. 11, 2022 • ~6 min
Here's why China probably won't dominate the electric car market this year
China is powering ahead with EV production, but Chinese EVs might not be ready to face the global market.
Jan. 6, 2022 • ~7 min
UK net zero strategies are overlooking something vital: how to cool buildings amid rising temperatures
As the UK warms, the government needs to pay more attention to sustainably and efficiently cooling buildings.
Dec. 16, 2021 • ~7 min
Here's what it would take to end emissions from fossil fuels
If the UK is to achieve net zero by 2050, it needs to get moving on making a successful green transition across fuel, transport and housing.
Dec. 10, 2021 • ~6 min
In the fight against climate change, China is doing more than you think – but still not enough
China has a tendency to underpromise so it can overdeliver. The UN climate summit in Glasgow may have been the crossroad where it chose a more sustainable path.
Dec. 7, 2021 • ~9 min
The US biofuel mandate helps farmers, but does little for energy security and harms the environment
The US has required motor fuels to contain 10% biofuels since 2005. As this program nears a key milestone in 2022, farm advocates want to expand it while critics want to pare it back or repeal it.
Dec. 2, 2021 • ~10 min
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